Christian Worldview Thinking

#102 Christian Worldview Thinking: The Final Episode! Mar 28, 2026 01:05 If you've been listening to Christian Worldview Thinking, we want to say thank you. For over a decade, this podcast has helped listeners explore big questions about faith, culture, and truth. And we're grateful you've been part of that journey. As this show comes to a close, we want to invite you into the next chapter of the conversation with two podcasts from Summit Ministries. First, there's Tru

#101 The True Story of Reality with Dustin Jizmejian Mar 21, 2026 38:14 Welcome to Christian Worldview Thinking, the show that challenges you to think about everything through a biblical perspective. This episode is part of a short farewell series as we wrap up this podcast after many years of conversations about faith, apologetics, and worldview. We'd love to invite you to check out the new shows and resources we're creating at Summit. The question we'll be explorin

#100 The Destructive Effects of Pornography with Dustin Jizmejian Mar 14, 2026 45:39 Welcome to Christian Worldview Thinking, the show that challenges you to think about everything through a biblical perspective. This episode is part of a short farewell series as we wrap up this podcast after many years of conversations about faith, apologetics, and worldview. We'd love to invite you to check out the new shows and resources we're creating at Summit. In this episode of our farewel

#99 For Such a Time as This: How to Lead with Purpose With Jeff Myers Mar 7, 2026 45:04 Welcome to Christian Worldview Thinking, the show that challenges you to think about everything through a biblical perspective. This episode is part of a short farewell series as we wrap up this podcast after many years of conversations about faith, apologetics, and worldview. We'd love to invite you to check out our new shows and resources we're creating at Summit. In this episode, Dr. Jeff Myer

#98 Can You Follow Jesus & Be Political? With Jeff Myers Feb 28, 2026 49:29 Welcome to Christian Worldview Thinking, the show that challenges you to think about everything through a biblical perspective. This episode is part of a short farewell series as we wrap up this podcast after many years of conversations about faith, apologetics, and worldview. We'd love to invite you to check out our new shows and resources we're creating at Summit. Should Christians avoid politi

#97 Homosexuality, Singleness, & Marriage with Christopher Yuan Dec 9, 2022 47:32 Welcome to another episode of Christian Worldview Thinking, brought to you by Summit Ministries. Summit exists to encourage you to embrace God's truth and champion a biblical worldview so that we can help transform a broken world. Today we are with Christopher Yuan as he discusses how to approach homosexuality, singleness, and marriage with a Christlike attitude . Let's listen in… For more resourc

#96 Why Should We Love God With Our Mind? with J.P. Moreland Dec 6, 2022 41:40 Welcome to another episode of Christian Worldview Thinking, brought to you by Summit Ministries. Summit exists to encourage you to embrace God's truth and champion a biblical worldview so that we can help transform a broken world. Today we are with J.P. Moreland as he explains the importance of loving God with our mind and what it looks like to have a reasonable faith grounded in truth. Let's lis

#95 Why Apologetics? with Mary Jo Sharp Nov 29, 2022 51:07 Welcome to another episode of Christian Worldview Thinking, brought to you by Summit Ministries. Summit exists to encourage you to embrace God's truth and champion a biblical worldview so that we can help transform a broken world. Today we are with Mary Jo Sharp as she shares some of her story and unpacks the importance of apologetics for every follower of Jesus. Let's listen in… For more resource

#94 Dealing with Doubt with Brett Kunkle Nov 21, 2022 59:53 Welcome to another episode of Christian Worldview Thinking, brought to you by Summit Ministries. Summit exists to encourage you to embrace God's truth and champion a biblical worldview so that we can help transform a broken world. Today we are with Brett Kunkle as he discusses how to approach doubt in a healthy and constructive way. Let's listen in... For more resources from Summit Ministries, vi

#93 Conference Call with Jeff Myers and John McLaughlin Nov 11, 2021 35:31 This is a conference call Summit Ministries hosted on November 10, 2021 with our president Dr. Jeff Myers and national polling expert John McLaughlin of McLaughlin and Associates.

#92 Faith in the Marketplace - Ace Hardware President John Venhuizen Dec 6, 2018 38:58 Summit Ministries President Dr. Jeff Myers speaks with John Venhuizen, president of Ace Hardware.

#91 Courage through Christ with Virginia Prodan Feb 17, 2017 21:49 Virginia Prodan was exiled from Communist Romania to the United States in 1988. As a Christian in the oppressive regime, she was kidnapped, beaten, and nearly killed.

#90: In Defense Of A Christian Worldview Part 1 Dec 23, 2016 56:46 Summit Founder David Noebel gives this presentation from the archives. "Doc's" classic defense for a biblical worldview came out of a season in his own life studying Marxism. Does the Bible have something to say about nearly every area of life? You bet it does!

#89 The Election is Over, Now What with Jeff Myers Dec 9, 2016 38:04 Summit President Jeff Myers talks about the role of faith and politics.

#88 How to Think About the Bible, Pt. 2 with Greg Koukl Oct 5, 2016 44:14 Greg Koukl helps Christian defend the Bible in conversation with their unbelieving friends and neighbors. Greg Koukl is an esteemed apologist, Summit faculty, and the founder and president of Stand to Reason. He's the author of Tactics and co-author of Relativism: Feet Firmly Planted in Mid-Air with Francis J. Beckwith. He's hosted his own radio talk show for over 25 years advocating clear-thinkin

#87 How to Think About the Bible, Pt. 1 with Greg Koukl Sep 30, 2016 15:23 Greg Koukl explains how Christian should think about the Bible, responding to confusion caused by Andy Stanley's recent remarks. Update: Andy Stanley has written a full explanation of his sermon at Outreach Magazine. Additionally, you can find the original sermon available online here. Greg Koukl is an esteemed apologist, Summit faculty, and the founder and president of Stand to Reason. He's the a

#86 Political Engagement: Not Easy, Not Optional with Dr. Jeff Myers Sep 8, 2016 21:02 Dr. Jeff Myers explains why it's vital for christians to move from apathy to engagement with politics in this presentation from Summit's political training course, The Political Animal. If you'd like to hear more from Dr. Myers and The Political Animal, find the whole course on Summit's store. Dr. Jeff Myers is Summit's president and an acclaimed communicator. He's authored or co-authored several

#85 Hermeneutics and History with Dr. H. Wayne House Aug 31, 2016 44:17 In this interview, scholar Dr. H. Wayne House talks about the church fathers (a field of study known as patristics) and reading and interpreting the Bible (the field of hermeneutics). Dr. H. Wayne House is the Distinguished Research Professor for Theology, Law, and Culture at Faith International University and Seminary. He is a long-time Summit faculty member and has authored or edited nearly fort

#84 Becoming a Contagious Christian with Mark Mittelberg Aug 25, 2016 01:10:04 Mark Mittelberg shares six styles of evangelism in this lecture, enabling Christians to share the gospel in a way that works with, not against, their God-given personality. Mark Mittelberg is a bestselling author, international speaker, and the Executive Director of the Center for Strategic Evangelism, in partnership with Houston Baptist University. His books include The Questions Christians Hope

#83 A Conversation with Tom Morrison Aug 17, 2016 36:17 Tom Morrison, an Illinois state representative and Summit alumni, shares the story of how God led him to politics. Representative Thomas Morrison (R) serves Illinois's 54th District. Tom is a former Christian school teacher and small business owner. He's a graduate of Hillsdale College as well as a Summit alumni. He and his wife Bethany have two children.

#82 What You Should Know About Preparing for College with Dr. Mike Adams Aug 9, 2016 34:15 Here's what you need to know before college, straight from Summit's resident campus religious liberty expert, Dr. Mike Adams. Dr. Mike Adams is a professor of criminology at UNC-Wilmington and has been a faculty member Summit's Summer Student Conferences since 2008. He's the author of Letters to a Young Progressive and a regular contributor to TownHall.com. He's best known for his strong, active i

#81 Standing for Free Speech with Dr. Mike Adams Aug 3, 2016 33:57 Dr. Mike Adams retells the story of his First Amendment legal battle with UNC-Wilmington in a talk given at Summit's Adult Conference in 2015. Dr. Mike Adams is a professor of criminology at UNC-Wilmington and has been a faculty member Summit's Summer Student Conferences since 2008. He's the author of Letters to a Young Progressive and a regular contributor to TownHall.com. He's best known for his

#80 Marxism as a Worldview with Dr. Jeff Myers Jul 26, 2016 18:30 Dr. Jeff Myers and Aaron Atwood spend some time discussing the Marxist worldview, democratic socialism, and the difference between a Marxist and a Christian view of wealth. Dr. Jeff Myers is Summit's president and an acclaimed communicator. He's authored or co-authored several books, most recently writing the latest edition of Summit's Understanding the Times. Find him on Twitter @drjeffmyers.

#79 The Marxist Worldview with Dr. Jeff Myers Jul 20, 2016 01:01:02 In this lecture, Dr. Jeff Myers sketches the history and influence of Karl Marx, from The Communist Manifesto to Bernie Sanders, all the while contrasting Marx's view with a Christian worldview. Dr. Jeff Myers is Summit's president and an acclaimed communicator. He's authored or co-authored several books, most recently writing the latest edition of Summit's Understanding the Times. Find him on Twi

#78 A Conversation with Dr. Craig Hazen Jul 13, 2016 50:08 Dr. Craig Hazen sits down for a conversation about apologetics, discussing the importance of a well-rounded education, the best books for beginners, tips and techniques for having apologetic conversations, and arguments to use when Mormon missionaries come to your house. Dr. Craig Hazen is a Summit faculty member and the Founder and Director of Biola University's M.A. Program in Christian Apologet

#77 We Cannot Be Silent with Dr. Al Mohler, Jr. Jul 6, 2016 32:49 Dr. Al Mohler talks about his new book, We Cannot Be Silent, sharing how he believes Christians should response to homosexuality, transgenderism, and other moral challenges. Dr. Al Mohler is the president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and is the host of The Briefing and Thinking in Public. He blogs regularly about current issues at www.albertmohler.com, and is the author of We Cann

#76 A Conversation with Virginia Prodan, Pt. 2 Jun 29, 2016 35:59 The conversation with Virginia Prodan continues this week, as she and Aaron discuss life under communism, America, and understanding God's plan. Virginia Prodan is an international human rights attorney and an Allied Attorney with the Alliance Defending Freedom. She's the author of Saving My Assassin, a memoir, and speaks around the nation. While in Romania, she was kidnapped, beaten, tortured, pl

#75 A Conversation with Virginia Prodan, Pt. 1 Jun 21, 2016 26:01 Virginia Prodan was a Christian lawyer fighting for religious liberty in Communist Romanian. Don't miss her incredible story — including how she lead the man sent to kill her to Christ — in this week's podcast. Virginia Prodan is an international human rights attorney and an Allied Attorney with the Alliance Defending Freedom. She's the author of Saving My Assassin, a memoir, and speaks around the

#74 Transgenderism & Bathrooms with Glenn Stanton Jun 15, 2016 27:22 Glenn Stanton explains his take on the transgender controversy, addressing bathrooms, children, gender dysphoria, and more. Glenn recently wrote an article for The Federalist on President Obama's new transgender school policy — read it here. Glenn T. Stanton speaks at universities and churches around the world on gender and sexuality, and is the Director for Family Formation Studies at Focus on th

#73 A Conversation with Ryan Dobson, Pt. 2 Jun 8, 2016 43:41 Ryan Dobson talks parenting, tips for beginning ministry, and building a platform of influence in this wide-ranging interview. Other topics include his favorite Family Talk interviews, counseling, and who he thinks will lead the next generation of culture-shaping Christian leaders. Don't miss the first part of this interview, as Ryan shares the story of his recent decision to leave Family Talk, wh

#72 A Conversation with Ryan Dobson, Pt. 1 May 31, 2016 26:01 Ryan Dobson shares the story of his recent decision to leave Family Talk, where he co-hosted with his father Dr. James Dobson, to spend more time with his family and pursue new ministry opportunities. Ryan and Aaron talk through the decision making process, and explore what Ryan has learned through his season of transition. Make sure to hear the second part of the interview, as Ryan and Aaron talk

#71 Decision Making & God's Will with Eric Smith May 25, 2016 34:37 Eric Smith shares practical advice for biblical decision making, explaining a process Christians can use to make major life decisions, like which college to attend, who to marry, and which career to pursue. Eric Smith serves as Summit's Vice President of Programs. He launched and led Summit Semester from 2006 to 2010, and teaches the Bible at Summit's Colorado Student Conferences and Summit Semest

#70 What You Should Know About Ministry Today with Jason Jimenez May 18, 2016 44:33 Jason Jimenez shares insights from his 15+ years of ministry experience, explaining the changes and shifts that he's seen in youth ministry and ways that ministers, both young and old, can fight burnout and stay true. Jason Jimenez is a pastor, apologist, and nation speaker who has ministered to families for over fifteen years. Jason is the author of The Raging War of Ideas and coauthored The Bibl

#69 The Case for Truth with J. Warner Wallace May 10, 2016 44:14 J. Warner Wallace defines and explains the difference between objective and subjective truth. J. Warner Wallace is both a cold-case detective and a Christian apologist. He's a Summit faculty member and the author of several books, including God's Crime Scene and Cold-Case Christianity. For more information, visit http://www.coldcasechristianity.com/.

#68 In But Not Of with John Stonestreet May 3, 2016 44:50 Should Christians engage with culture? If so, how? John Stonestreet tackles those questions in this lecture recorded last summer at Summit's California student conference. John Stonestreet is Summit faculty member and President of The Chuck Colson Center. He hosts The Point, a daily radio spotlight, and a co-host of Breakpoint. For more on John, visit ColsonCenter.org.

#67 Translating Culture with David Eaton Apr 26, 2016 28:50 AXIS co-founder David Eaton explains the process of translating culture for parents, teachers, and students, helping Christians think critically about pop culture. David Eaton is the CEO and co-founder of AXIS. David founded Axis because of his passion to see the good news about Jesus transform students, families, culture, and the beautiful-but-broken world that we live in! David received his degr

#66 Should We Prosecute Women Who've Had Abortions? with Scott Klusendorf Apr 19, 2016 23:52 If abortion is banned, should women who have abortions be prosecuted? Scott Klusendorf answers the question quickly and logically. Get the details for Oklahoma Wesleyan University's Pro-life Training and Applied Bioethics course here. Learn pro-life apologetics from Scott Klusendorf this summer at a Summit Student Conference. Get the details here. Scott Klusendorf is the Founder and President of L

#65 How to Help Your Kids Build a Lasting Faith, Pt. 2 with Natasha Crain Apr 12, 2016 20:52 How do we equip our children to handle challenging questions? Author and apologist Natasha Crain offers answers for parents from her book, Keeping Your Kids On God's Side. Listen to first part of this interview with Natasha here. Natasha Crain is the author of Keeping Your Kids On God's Side: 40 Conversations to Help Them Build Lasting Faith. She lives with her husband and three children in Southe

#64 How to Help Your Kids Build a Lasting Faith, Pt. 1 with Natasha Crain Apr 5, 2016 16:48 What does it take for our children to follow Christ in a hostile world? Author and apologist Natasha Crain speaks directly to parents in this week's interview, sharing practical advice on empowering kids to stand strong in their faith. Listen next week for the second part of our interview with Natasha. Natasha Crain is the author of Keeping Your Kids On God's Side: 40 Conversations to Help Them Bu

#63 The Nature and Existence of God with Dr. Frank Beckwith Mar 29, 2016 42:16 In this lecture from Summit's archive, Dr. Frank Beckwith uses philosophy to unpack the nature and existence of God. Dr. Frank Beckwith is professor of Philosophy and Jurisprudence at Baylor University. Dr. Beckwith has authored or edited over 15 books, including Politics for Christians: Statecraft as Soulcraft and Relativism: Feet Firmly Planted in Mid-Air.

#62 Defending the Resurrection with Dr. Gary Habermas & Aaron Atwood Mar 22, 2016 31:18 Dr. Gary Habermas responds to skeptics' common arguments against the resurrection. Visit summit.org/ebook for a free download of Dr. Habermas's ebook Evidence for the Historical Jesus: Is the Jesus of History the Christ of Faith?. Dr. Gary Habermas has penned dozens of books and over a hundred articles. He has given over 1500 lectures in universities, seminaries, and colleges all over the world an

#61 The Truth About the Resurrection with Dr. Gary Habermas Mar 15, 2016 01:02:28 In this lecture, Dr. Gary Habermas shares his "Minimal Facts" approach to defending the resurrection, an argument that uses premises that even skeptics would concede as reasonable to build a decisive case for the resurrection. Dr. Gary Habermas has penned dozens of books and over a hundred articles. He has given over 1500 lectures in universities, seminaries, and colleges all over the world and is

#60 How to Choose a Career with Greg Summers & Aaron Atwood Mar 8, 2016 40:58 In this episode, Aaron talks with Greg Summers, a Career Direct consultant, about career choice and design, explaining how parents and students can make wise decisions about college and vocation. Greg Summers is a youth pastor and a Career Direct Network Leader and Consultant. He's worked with hundreds of parents and students, helping them understand how God has uniquely designed them for their sp

#59 Scalia & the Supreme Court with Dr. Jeffrey Ventrella & Aaron Atwood Mar 1, 2016 25:38 In the aftermath of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia's death, Alliance Defending Freedom's Dr. Jeffrey Ventrella shares his perspective on Scalia's life, judicial legacy, and the future of the Supreme Court. Jeffery J. Ventrella, J.D., Ph.D., serves as senior counsel and senior vice president of Student Training and Development for Alliance Defending Freedom. He is a member of the state bar of

#58 Standing Strong in Academia with Dr. Carol Swain & Aaron Atwood Feb 23, 2016 33:11 Dr. Carol M. Swain shares her story of rising from poverty to academia, and the challenges she's faced for her faith. Dr. Carol M. Swain is the Professor of Political Science and Professor of Law at Vanderbilt University. She is a widely recognized expert on campaign and elections, racial politics, immigration reform, and religious liberty. She is also the author of the highly acclaimed book Black

#57 Cultural Power, Pt. 2 with Dr. Jeff Myers Feb 16, 2016 48:19 In this talk, Dr. Jeff uses ideas from Nassim Nicholas Taleb, Andy Crouch, and Jim Collins to unpack the concept of cultural power and how Christians can work to grow that power. Dr. Jeff Myers is Summit's president and an acclaimed communicator. He's authored or co-authored several books, most recently writing the latest edition of Summit's Understanding the Times. Find him on Twitter @drjeffmyer

#56 Cultural Power, Pt. 1 with Dr. Jeff Myers Feb 12, 2016 21:35 In this lecture, Dr. Jeff Myers addresses the topic of cultural power. In this first of two segments, he shares the story of Summit's evacuation during the Waldo Canyon fires and what the situation taught him about how to biblically utilize cultural power. Dr. Jeff Myers is Summit's president and an acclaimed communicator. He's authored or co-authored several books, most recently writing the lates

#55 Is There a Bias Against Christians? with Dr. George Yancey & Aaron Atwood Feb 5, 2016 24:29 This week, sociologist Dr. George Yancey shares what he's learned after years of studying academic bias and anti-Christian hostility. Dr. George Yancey is a Professor of Sociology at the University of North Texas. He's the author of 19 books, including So Many Christians, So Few Lions, a book that assesses Christianophobia in the United States, and Hostile Environment, a book for Christians facing

#54 Do Muslims and Christians Worship the Same God? with Alan Shlemon & Aaron Atwood Jan 29, 2016 32:12 "Do Muslims and Christians worship the same God?" Alan Shlemon and Aaron Atwood tackle that question in this week's interview. Alan shares a simple, helpful metaphor that Christians can use to make sense of the question. Alan Shlemon is a Summit faculty member and an apologist with Stand to Reason. He is the son of Iraqi immigrants and the author of The Ambassador's Guide to Islam. For more on Ala

#53 Islam Pt. 2 with Alan Shlemon Jan 22, 2016 43:30 In the second part of apologist Alan Shlemon's lecture on Islam, he continues to explain the practices and beliefs of Muslims — particularly what Muslims believe about Jesus and the Bible. He closes with helpful tactics for Christians trying to communicate with Muslims. Alan Shlemon is a Summit faculty member and an apologist with Stand to Reason. He is the son of Iraqi immigrants and the author o

#52 Islam, Pt. 1 with Alan Shlemon Jan 15, 2016 30:39 In this two-part lecture, apologist Alan Shlemon explains the foundational tenets of Islam, building a framework Christians can use as ambassadors to their Muslim neighbors. Alan Shlemon is a Summit faculty member and an apologist with Stand to Reason. He is the son of Iraqi immigrants and the author of The Ambassador's Guide to Islam. For more on Alan, visit Stand to Reason at StR.org.

#51 New Year's Goals Jan 8, 2016 31:13 Taking you behind the scenes at Summit, Aaron Atwood sits down with three members of Summit's leadership team — Dr. Jeff Myers, Eric Smith, and Karl Schaller — to talk through their goals and resolutions for the next year. Dr. Jeff Myers serves as President of Summit and is the author of Understanding the Times, as well as the upcoming Understanding the Faith, Understanding the Culture, and Idea C

#50 Media, News, and Bias with Stuart Shepard & Aaron Atwood Jan 1, 2016 28:09 This week, Aaron interviews his old boss, Stuart Shepard, to talk about media bias, how to watch the news well, and ways for Christians to get involved with the media. Stuart Shepard is the Director of Digital Communications at CitizenLink, where he oversees all CitizenLink media channels. He's best known for his Stoplight video commentaries, available on http://www.citizenlink.com/.

CWT 049: The Drop Box Story with Brian Ivie & Aaron Atwood Dec 18, 2015 30:49 Filmmaker Brian Ivie talks The Drop Box and the people and movies who inspire him, and shares his incredible testimony. Brian Ivie is the award-winning director of “The Drop Box”. He's graduate from The Bryan Singer Division of Critical Studies at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts, and hails from sunny San Clemente, California. Learn move at http://arbellastudios.com/.

CWT 048: How Do People Learn? with Dustin Jizmejian & Aaron Atwood Dec 11, 2015 31:34 Dustin Jizmejian, Director of Summit Semester, shares actionable insights that can help anyone learn and grow in knowledge and faith. Dustin Jizmejian is the Director of Summit Semester, Summit's three-month program for students finishing high school or beginning college who want to grow spiritually and intellectually. Learn more at summitsemester.org.

CWT 047: Freedom & Flourishing with Hugh Hewitt Dec 4, 2015 51:06 In this talk, Hugh Hewitt tackles the topic of freedom – economic, religious, and political, and why he’s hopeful for the future. This talk was recorded at Summit's Adult Conference in 2014. You can purchase the full-length version of this talk on Summit's store here. Hugh Hewitt is the host of the nationally syndicated The Hugh Hewitt Show, author of a dozen books, and a leading conservative thin

CWT 046: ISIS & Islam with Kevin Bywater & Aaron Atwood Nov 20, 2015 54:05 Kevin Bywater brings clarity and practical advice for Christians seeking to make sense of Islam, ISIS, and the November 2015 Paris terrorist attacks. Kevin Bywater is the Director and Resident Scholar of the Summit Oxford Study Centre, a study abroad program combining the unique worldview approach of Summit with the academic strengths of Oxford, England. Kevin has been on staff with Summit since 1

CWT 045: Chronicle of an Undeception with Dr. Michael Bauman Nov 14, 2015 38:17 In this lecture from the archives, Dr. Michael Bauman shares the story of his conversion from the liberal atheism of the 1960s to Christianity, and in doing so, builds a powerful and articulate case for conservatism and the Christian worldview that is just as relevant today as it has ever been. This lecture is from Summit's original Lecture Series, a collection of over 150 hours of lectures. Find

CWT 044: How Save the Storks Took Flight with Joe Baker & Aaron Atwood Nov 5, 2015 26:41 How does an ordinary person do something extraordinary? Joe Baker, the founder of Save the Storks, answers that question and more as he shares the story of how God called him to the pro-life movement. Joe Baker is the founder and president of Save the Storks, a pro-life ministry that partners with pregnancy resource centers across the US to provide sonograms to abortion-minded expectant women. To

CWT 043: God's Crime Scene with J. Warner Wallace & Aaron Atwood Oct 30, 2015 32:07 J. Warner Wallace shares the story behind his new book, God's Crime Scene, and unpacks some of the arguments from the book. J. Warner Wallace is both a cold-case detective and a Christian apologist. He's a Summit faculty member and the author of several books, including God's Crime Scene and Cold-Case Christianity. For more information, visit http://www.coldcasechristianity.com/. Visit summit.org/

CWT 042: Defending War Room with Eric Smith & Aaron Atwood Oct 22, 2015 22:00 The Christian film War Room has received a lot of criticism from Christians, criticism Eric Smith thinks the film doesn't deserve. In this interview, Eric persuasively defends the film. He shares openly about how the film impacted him, and offers some helpful suggestions on how Christians should approach films, books, and other works of art. Eric Smith serves as Summit's Vice President of Programs

CWT 041: Making Sense of Faith and Film with Megan Basham & Aaron Atwood Oct 16, 2015 29:00 Megan Basham, a film & television critic for WORLD, talks with Aaron about storytelling, the intersection of Christianity and Hollywood, Christian films and filmmakers, as well as sharing how God used a story to draw her to Christ. Megan Basham writes film & television reviews to WORLD's Culture section. She has contributed to TownHall.com, and is the author of Beside Every Great Man: A Woman's Gu

CWT 040: Understand the Times, Pt. 2 with Dr. Jeff Myers & Aaron Atwood Oct 8, 2015 27:30 Continuing the conversation about Understanding the Times, Dr. Myers and Aaron discuss how to discern which worldview is true. Dr. Myers explains the four tests – the test of reason, the test of the outer world, the test of the inner world, and the test of the real world – and how to use them to identify counterfeit worldviews. You can purchase a copy of Understanding the Times from Summit's store

CWT 039: Understand the Times, Pt. 1 with Dr. Jeff Myers & Aaron Atwood Oct 3, 2015 24:25 Each person a pattern of ideas that they use to understand their world – a worldview. Dr. Jeff Myers shares the six most influential worldviews and emphasizes why Christians need to understand the world of ideas, as he and Aaron talking about the newly-revised Understanding the Times, Summit's eye-opening guide to worldview. You can purchase a copy of Understanding the Times from Summit's store he

CWT 038: Words, Meaning, and Culture with John Stonestreet & Aaron Atwood Sep 24, 2015 24:25 How do definitions shape our cultural landscape? The meaning of words like "love", "freedom", and even "God" have shifted, and the results are often dangerous. John Stonestreet explains. John Stonestreet is Summit faculty member and President of the Chuck Colson Center for Christian Worldview. He hosts The Point, a daily radio spotlight, and a co-host of Breakpoint. For more on John, visit ColsonC

CWT 037: Morality and Why It Matters with Brett Kunkle & Aaron Atwood Sep 18, 2015 33:52 Brett Kunkle of Stand to Reason tackles the question of morality in this interview. Listen as he builds a case for objective morality, then delves into why morality matters: it frees us to enjoy life as God meant us to. Apologist Brett Kunkle is the Student Impact Director at Stand to Reason and a Summit faculty member. He regularly speaks to students at colleges, conferences, and churches across

CWT 036: Doubting Your Doubts with Brett Kunkle Sep 10, 2015 47:28 Most Christians will struggle with doubt at some point in their lives. Brett Kunkle explains the two types of doubt, intellectual and emotional, and shares ways for Christians to handle their doubt well. Apologist Brett Kunkle is the Student Impact Director at Stand to Reason and a Summit faculty member. He regularly speaks to students at colleges, conferences, and churches across the country. For

CWT 035: Christianity & Public Policy with Jennifer Marshall & Aaron Atwood Sep 4, 2015 28:56 In this interview, Jennifer Marshall offers perspectives on public policy, addressing the Supreme Court same-sex marriage decision, religious liberty, and poverty. She shares practical advice for churches looking to effectively minister to the poor and answers the question "why should we have hope?" Jennifer Marshall is a Summit faculty member and a vice-president at the Heritage Foundation, where

CWT 034: How to Talk About the Planned Parenthood Videos with Scott Klusendorf & Aaron Atwood Aug 27, 2015 32:45 Scott Klusendorf and Aaron Atwood talk about the recent, horrific Planned Parenthood undercover videos. Scott prepares Christians to start and navigate conversations about the sting videos and shares why this is a truly incredible time for the pro-life movement. Scott Klusendorf is one of the world's foremost pro-life apologists. He speaks regularly, both at Summit and around the nation, equipping

CWT 033: The Gospel & Genuine Change with Dr. Christopher Yuan & Aaron Atwood Aug 20, 2015 28:38 Christopher Yuan shares his testimony, highlighting the necessity of the gospel for genuine change. Building on that perspective, Christopher also offers guidance to Christians seeking to respond well to the LGBT community. Christopher Yuan is a Summit faculty member and an international speaker, sharing his incredible testimony and lecturing on homosexuality, biblical hermeneutics, and how Christ

CWT 032: Texts and Hermeneutics with Dr. Christopher Yuan Aug 14, 2015 55:42 In this lecture, Christopher Yuan explains the Biblical position on homosexuality and refutes point-by-point the claims of Matthew Vines and others who argue that the Bible allows or affirms gay relationships. Christopher Yuan is a Summit faculty member and an international speaker, sharing his incredible testimony and lecturing on homosexuality, biblical hermeneutics, and how Christians ought to

CWT 031: Unpacking Intelligent Design with Casey Luskin & Aaron Atwood Aug 6, 2015 38:59 Casey Luskin explains intelligent design, sharing evidence for design and responding to evolutionary claims and counter-arguments. Casey Luskin speaks on intelligent design around the nation, and serves as the Research Coordinator for The Discovery Institute's Center for Science and Culture. For more information, see http://www.caseyluskin.com/. Visit summit.org/podcast to sign up for Summit email

CWT 030: God's Not Dead and the College Classroom with Dr. Mike Adams & Aaron Atwood Aug 4, 2015 20:38 Dr. Mike Adams responds to the film God's Not Dead by sharing how Christian students can avoid pitfalls in the classroom when faced with antagonistic professors. Dr. Mike Adams is a professor of sociology at UNC-Wilmington and has been a faculty member Summit's Summer Student Conferences since 2008. He's the author of Letters to a Young Progressive and a regular contributor to TownHall.com. He's b

CWT 029: Why Absolute Morality Matters with Dr. Frank Beckwith & Aaron Atwood Jul 30, 2015 30:52 Dr. Frank Beckwith and Aaron Atwood sit down to talk about why morality and the natural law matter, as well as the freedom that results from morality and Dr. Beckwith's new book, Taking Rites Seriously: Law, Politics, and the Reasonableness of Faith. Dr. Frank Beckwith is professor of Philosophy and Jurisprudence at Baylor University. Dr. Beckwith has authored or edited over 15 books, including Po

CWT 028: Can We Be Moral Without God? with Dr. Frank Beckwith Jul 23, 2015 37:06 Where does morality come from? Can we explain morality apart from God? Those are two of the questions Dr. Frank Beckwith tackles in this lecture, as he explains the arguments for the moral law and responds to those who claim that morality could result from evolution or arbitrarily exist. Dr. Frank Beckwith is professor of Philosophy and Jurisprudence at Baylor University. Dr. Beckwith has authored

CWT 027: Loving Your LGBT Neighbors with Glenn Stanton Jul 16, 2015 38:38 How can Christians relate to our LGBT neighbors with grace and love without comprising truth? In this interview, Glenn Stanton, author of Loving My (LGBT) Neighbor, offers perspective and practical advice on engaging with the LGBT community. Glenn T. Stanton speaks at universities and churche around the world on gender and sexuality, and is the Director for Family Formation Studies at Focus on the

CWT 026: Evidence, Apologetics, and Outreach with J. Warner Wallace & Aaron Atwood Jul 9, 2015 31:40 J. Warner Wallace sits down with Aaron Atwood to share his story and explain circumstantial evidence, setting realistic goals for evangelism, and outlines what sets Christianity apart from other theistic religions. J. Warner Wallace is both a cold-case detective and a Christian apologist. He's a Summit faculty member and the author of several books, including Cold-Case Christianity. For more infor

CWT 025: The Case for the Reliability of the Gospels with J. Warner Wallace Jul 3, 2015 49:26 Detective J. Warner Wallace explains the four tests used to determine if an eyewitness is reliable, then applies those same tests to build a case for why the gospels can be trusted. J. Warner Wallace is both a cold-case detective and a Christian apologist. He's a Summit faculty member and the author of several books, including Cold-Case Christianity. For more information, visit http://coldcasechri

CWT 024: Mike Adams' Must-Read Book List with Dr. Mike Adams and Aaron Atwood Jun 30, 2015 38:50 Dr. Mike Adams offers his top Christian and apologetics book recommendations and shares why each book is a must-read. For Dr. Adams' full list of books, visit http://summit.org/podcast. Dr. Mike Adams is a professor of sociology at UNC-Wilmington and has been a faculty member Summit's Summer Student Conferences since 2008. He's the author of Letters to a Young Progressive and a regular contributor

CWT 023: Answering Your Kids' Toughest Questions About Faith with Alex McFarland and Aaron Atwood Jun 25, 2015 37:40 Alex McFarland teaches parents to begin fulfilling their vital role in teaching their children about the Christian faith as he shares about his latest book, The 21 Toughest Questions Your Kids Will Have About God & Christianity. Alex McFarland is a Summit faculty member and Christian apologist. He serves as director of the Center for Christian Worldview and Apologetics at North Greenville Universi

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